Introduction hands-on#

tl;dr:

  • What is this about: Learn to use openrouteservice with a disaster scenario.

  • Scenario: Flooding in the Ahr Valley region caused significant damage to roads and bridges, rendering them unusable.

  • Objective: Learn how to utilize openrouteservice services, such as directions, isochrones, and optimization, to address challenges in reaching affected communities from the nearby emergency disaster relief staging area at the Nürburg Ring racing arena.

  • Incorporating Damaged Infrastructure: The training will cover incorporating information about damaged infrastructure as obstacles in the routing process.

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Left: Damaged streets and settlements in the Ahr valley taken on 16.7.2021. Right: Staging area for rescue helpers.

The training addresses the use of openrouteservice in a disaster scenario, particularly the 2021 Ahr Valley floods. Participants gain the knowledge to navigate damaged infrastructure and optimize relief operations. They learn to leverage openrouteservice’s services for directions, isochrones, and optimization. Through practical exercises, participants engage in simulated scenarios, honing their skills in a hands-on manner. The objective is to equip participants with the necessary expertise to effectively support affected communities and streamline relief efforts. By incorporating information on damaged roads and bridges as obstacles, participants can plan routes efficiently. This training aims to empower individuals to make use of openrouteservice to overcome challenges in reaching affected areas and deliver aid promptly.

How to get started?#

1. Generate your personal API key#

  1. Go to https://openrouteservice.org/dev/#/login.

  2. Create an account and log in.

  3. Create a free API key and copy it.

2. Choose your ORS client#

In the navigation on the left you’ll find similar materials on the above stated scenario in three different environments. Additionally there is a tutorial on how to run a local customized instance of openrouteservice via docker.

Communication channels#

Chaos pad#

To quickly share info if needed, go to the chaospad: https://pads.ccc.de/yr8RSlQaBi